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mon⋅eyed

[muhn-eed]
–adjective
1. having much money; wealthy.
2. of or pertaining to the wealthy: moneyed interests.

Origin:
1425–75; late ME; see money, -ed 3


1. rich, affluent, prosperous.
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mon·eyed also mon·ied   (mŭn'ēd)   
adj.  
  1. Having a great deal of money: the moneyed classes. See Synonyms at rich.

  2. Representing or arising from the possession of money or wealth: the triumph of moneyed interests over landed interests.

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Main Entry: mon·eyed
Pronunciation: 'm&-nEd
Function: adjective
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